Program Overview

Program Overview

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program is a post-masters certificate that prepares students to deliver comprehensive primary care across the lifespan. The program consists of 18 credits and 525 direct clinical hours.

Program Curriculum

The FNP curriculum is designed to help students manage care throughout the lifespan of individuals and families. The program focuses on refining diagnostic reasoning and evidence-based management for well-child care, preventive screening, acute illness, and chronic disease in pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Emphasis is placed on family-centered education and health promotion.

Program Structure

The program includes progressive practicums that strengthen students' ability to assess, diagnose, and clinically manage people across the lifespan as they respond to acute and chronic health problems. The program culminates in a certificate practicum that readies students for FNP practice.

Key Program Details

• The program is designed to prepare students to deliver comprehensive primary care across the lifespan.
  • This includes well-child care, preventive screening, acute illness, and chronic disease management.
• The program focuses on family-centered education and health promotion.
• The program includes 525 direct clinical hours.
• The program consists of 18 credits.
• The program is a post-masters certificate.